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21. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 31]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 31]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1854; 1858; 1872]. Insert: Sub sketch of Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound 1854.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1854, 1858, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries and United States Coast Survey
- Contributor:
- Ricketts, James J., Knight, Robt. T. (Robert T.), Bartle, R. F., and Davidson, George, 1825-1911
- Publisher:
- R. T. Knight
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 485
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Reconnaissance of canal de Haro & strait of Rosario and approaches
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.54876, -123.21918, 49.65064, -125.44939, 49 10'N--48 00'N / 123 50'W--122 20'W, 48.56121, -122.75962, 48.29674, -124.01225, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 39.76, -98.5
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1854
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:200,000
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt2 (31)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- There is a considerable disagreement between this & Kelleffi surveys. A reduction of this to the scale of the Office Charts sent ot Captn Richards - May 28th/58
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
22. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 32]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 32]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Indicates gold deposits and roads and tracks.
- Subject:
- Gold ores and Gold mines and mining
- Creator:
- Wyld, James, 1812-1887
- Publisher:
- James Wyld
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Map of the gold regions of the Frazer River and the Washington Territory on the western coast of America; Map of the gold regions of the Fraser River and the Washington Territory on the western coast of America
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Fraser River, British Columbia, and Washington (State)
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032, 47.50012, -120.50147, 51 00'N--46 00'N / 125 00'W--118 00'W, and 52.33313, -123.16961
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 3, 2010.
23. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 33]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 33]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Tide table, location of light houses included.
- Subject:
- Boundaries and United States Coast Survey
- Contributor:
- Cuyler, R. M. (Richard M.), Alden, James, 1810-1877, Davidson, George, 1825-1911, and Lawson, J. S.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Washington Sound and approaches
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, United States--Washington Territory, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5, 49 10'N--48 00'N / 123 50'W--122 20'W, 48.29674, -124.01225, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 49.48262, -124.06723
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1866
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:200,000
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Map provided at the State Department for the use of the High Commission [?] - 1871. Received from Lord Teuterden June 26/71 P. Hutitel
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. and 600 dpi jpg
24. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 34]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 34]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Vancouver Island, 1848; 1861; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1848, 1861, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Publisher:
- James Wyld
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 562
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouvers Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States--Pacific Coast, British Columbia--Pacific Coast, United States, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 39.76, -98.5, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 51 00N--49 00N / 127 00W--124 00'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1775/1866
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt2 (34)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
25. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 35]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 35]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [British Columbia, Washington, c. 1860; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1860, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 394
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Sections upon various parallels between Vancouver Id. & Oregon
- Geographic Coverage:
- Canada, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, United States, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington (State), and Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5, 47.50012, -120.50147, 48.29674, -124.01225, 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.56121, -122.75962, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 48.54876, -123.21918
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 19:1
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt2 (35)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
26. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 36]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 36]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [British Columbia, 1858; 1872]
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 384
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Part of the Strait of Georgia with the channels leading into the Strait of Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225 and 49.48262, -124.06723
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt2 (36)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 4, 2010.
27. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 37]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 37]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list.
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Part II n.w. America Vancouver Isln
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca, United States, Canada, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.29674, -124.01225, 60.10867, -113.64258, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.56121, -122.75962, and 39.76, -98.5
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1775/1866
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
28. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 38]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 38]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1868; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859, 1868, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, Great Britain. Hydrographic Office, and Powell, E. J.
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 488
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, and Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 49 15'N--48 05'N / 123 35'W--122 25'W, 49.48262, -124.06723, 48.56121, -122.75962, 39.76, -98.5, and 48.54876, -123.21918
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1859
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt2 (38)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 5, 2010 and 600 dpi jpg
29. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 39]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 39]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 520
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Washington (State), Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.83315, -122.43458, 48.54876, -123.21918, 47.50012, -120.50147, 60.10867, -113.64258, 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.29674, -124.01225, 48 35'N--47 30'N / 124 45'W--122 10'W, 39.76, -98.5, and 48.56121, -122.75962
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt2 (39)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
30. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 3]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 3]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Lists maps 8 to 14.
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, United States--Pacific Coast, Canada, and British Columbia--Pacific Coast
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5 and 60.10867, -113.64258
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1872
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 6, 2010.